Instructions Final Project Now that you have completed the first six assignments, it is time to complete your research project for the course. Include the following sections in your submission. Title

Running head: EFFECTIVE RESEARCH METHODS 0

Sun Coast Research Methods

Name

Columbia Southern University

Introduction

In every organizational setting, research methods play a fundamental role as they enable the management to monitor progress. Therefore, all involved stakeholders should have the necessary knowledge in methods of research such as collection, documentation, sampling, evaluation as well as presentation (Bell, Bryman & Harley, 2018). Sun Coast is expected to be successful in the project if it utilizes effective research methods to tackle the existing problems and achieve its objectives.

Research Problems

A research problem describes a condition in theory setting that necessitates an instantaneous solution. It is evident that Sun Coast is facing various arising issues. These issues can affect the future of the business. If the organization won’t address the current problems effectively, there are high chances of business failure (Shan et al., 2014). The following are the problems faced by Sun Coast:

1. The health of the employees is at risk particularly as a result of the pollution from the organizational site

2. The workers in the Sun Coast don’t have effective training to promote their safety at work

3. The management of Sun Coast has not provided the necessary equipment and materials required in controlling noise pollution at workplace.

4. The Sun Coast’s management lacks sound measures to curtail the effects of leads on staff members.

Research Objectives

Research objectives describe the specific subjects within the scope of the affirmed purpose that the researcher desires to inspect and deliver required results (Bell, Bryman & Harley, 2018). The Sun Coast’s Remediation project requires formulation of research objectives for effectiveness in operations. Research objectives are crucial as they will enable the director to communicate to the management about the project requirements and expectations. The following are the research objectives for Sun Coast Remediation project:

1. To determine whether the employee have been provided with the necessary training

2. To know the effect of sound-level exposure

3. To establish whether every service line provides similar return on investment

4. To establish whether blood-lead levels have been addressed by the concerned parties.

5. To determine the effect of lead emissions on staff members

Research Questions and Hypothesis

A hypothesis describes the prediction of the researcher on a study’s outcome. A hypothesis should be in two forms that are not based on opinion but on the probable differences. The research hypothesis should align with the research objectives and problems (Creswell & Creswell, 2017). The following are the research hypothesis:

1. RQ1: What is the connection between the service offered and returns gotten from them?

1. Ho1 (null hypothesis): There is no considerable correlation between services offered and the returns achieved.

2. Ho2 (Alternative hypothesis): There exists a considerable correlation between the services offered and the achieved returns.

1. RQ2: Are the methods applied in training employees effective as expected?

1. Ho1 (null hypothesis): The used training methods don’t portray any probable efficiency signs to the organization.

2. Ho2 (alternative hypothesis): The used training methods portray probable efficiency signs to the organization

1. RQ3: Can the organization control noise pollution experienced in the site?

1. Ho1 (null hypothesis): Noise pollution experienced in the operation site cannot be controlled at all costs

2. Ho2 (alternative hypothesis): Noise pollution generated in the site can be controlled to some extent by the use of hearing aids and earmuffs

1. Can the organization control the level of lead pollution and the impact it has on employees?

1. Ho1 (null hypothesis): The organization cannot control the level of lead pollution and its impacts on employees

2. Ho2 (alternative hypothesis): The organization can control the level of lead pollution and its impacts on employees by taking the necessary safety measures

References

Bell, E., Bryman, A., & Harley, B. (2018). Business research methods. Oxford university press.

Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2017). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. Sage publications.

Shan, S., Li, C., Yao, W., Shi, J., & Ren, J. (2014). An Empirical Study on Critical Factors Affecting Employee Satisfaction. Systems Research And Behavioral Science, 31(3), 447- 460. https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.2284